Oak Ridge National Laboratory
2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fusion Materials & Technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge National Laboratory in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Postdoctoral appointment up to 24 months with potential for extension, subject to performance and availability of funding. ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits; no stipend amount is stated.
Country
United States
University
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in the United States is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fusion Materials & Technology within the Advanced Nuclear Materials Group, Materials in Extremes Section, Materials Science and Technology Division.
The position combines materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, and physics-driven research. The successful candidate will work on separation techniques and fusion materials performance assessment, with a primary focus on developing separation methods using mass spectrometry, microfluidics, and MEMS to study gaseous mixtures and separate hydrogen isotopes from contaminants. The role also includes investigating the mechanical and thermophysical behavior of irradiated ceramics and alloys for tritium technology development using experimental and computational methods.
Research activities include characterization with ToF-SIMS, SEM, XRD, and related microscopy/spectroscopy tools; data reduction for large spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and image datasets; vacuum instrumentation; catalytic reactor design; and preparation/testing of composite, ceramic, and alloy samples. Experience with hydrogen isotopic samples, irradiated materials, and advanced analytical instrumentation is highly relevant.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry (analytical or physical), or a related field, completed within the last 5 years. Strong hands-on laboratory experience and demonstrated data analysis skills are required. Preferred qualifications include microfluidics/MEMS fabrication, ToF-SIMS or other MS experience, and operation of advanced characterization platforms such as APT, TEM, and XRD.
Funding and appointment: this is a postdoctoral appointment for up to 24 months, with possible extension depending on performance and funding availability. ORNL notes competitive pay and benefits, but no specific stipend amount is listed.
Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States.
How to apply: submit your application through the ORNL jobs portal. Three letters of reference are required and may be uploaded directly or emailed to [email protected] with the title and requisition number in the subject line. The posting states the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days and then close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
Funding details
Postdoctoral appointment up to 24 months with potential for extension, subject to performance and availability of funding. ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits; no stipend amount is stated.
What's required
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry (analytical or physical), or a related field completed within the last 5 years; all degree requirements must be completed before starting. Demonstrated skills and hands-on experience with advanced materials characterization equipment and/or data analysis tools are required. Preferred experience includes microfluidics and/or MEMS fabrication, ToF-SIMS or other mass spectrometry techniques, large MS and microscopy data analysis, operation of ToF-SIMS/APT/SEM/TEM/XRD, vacuum technology, separation methods, sample preparation and instrument maintenance, strong publication record, teamwork, mentoring, and excellent written/oral communication. Ability to obtain and maintain HSPD-12 PIV badge and pass federal background checks is required.
How to apply
Apply through the ORNL jobs portal using the provided application link. Submit the required application materials and arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded or emailed to [email protected] with the title and requisition number in the subject line. Follow the online instructions for uploading documents to your candidate profile.
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